Adjustable Vehicle Pedal System with Modular Slide Block
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle pedal systems do not allow for safe, comfortable, and economical positioning of pedals to suit drivers effectively.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable pedal system with a brake pedal, adjustment component, slide block, and foot pad, featuring accessible adjustment mechanisms and modular design for customizable positioning, including a U-shaped adjustment component with slots and bolts for vertical and horizontal alignment, allowing pedals to be adjusted for driver comfort and convenience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If pedals are fixed in position, then manufacturing cost is reduced, but driver comfort and safety are compromised due to inability to suit different drivers
Solution Approach 1:
The pedal system is divided into separate adjustable components: the pedal arm, the adjustment mechanism with slots and holes, and the mounting bracket. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently while providing versatility through reconfiguration.
Solution Approach 2:
The pedal system transitions from a fixed configuration to a dynamic, adjustable configuration. The adjustment mechanism with slots and multiple holes enables the pedal position to be changed based on driver requirements, providing adaptability while maintaining structural integrity.
2Ease of operation
If adjustable mechanisms are added to pedals, then driver comfort and safety are improved, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustment mechanism is designed to be easily operated by the driver or installer without requiring specialized tools or complex procedures. The slot and hole alignment system with bolts allows for simple manual adjustment and securing, making the system user-friendly while remaining manufacturable.
3Manufacturing precision
If multiple adjustment holes and slots are provided, then positioning precision is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustment mechanism provides different levels of adjustment precision at different locations: multiple holes along the slot for vertical positioning and additional holes for horizontal positioning. This localized precision approach allows accurate pedal placement without requiring complex adjustment mechanisms throughout the entire structure.
Data Source
AI summary
An adjustable pedal for a vehicle has readily accessible adjustment mechanisms. An adjustment component has a first leg and also has a cross leg secured in the passenger compartment of the vehicle. A slot extends horizontally in the first leg with horizontal first alignment holes above and below the slot. Bolts couple a slide block to the first alignment holes at a vertical position of comfort to a driver. A brake pedal has an upper end pivotably coupled to the slide block and has a lower end adapted to be depressed by the driver. A foot pad is coupled to the lower end of the brake pedal. A plurality of elevationally spaced holes are in the brake pedal. Bolts couple the foot pad to the brake pedal at a horizontal position of comfort for the driver.